Barcelona vs Rome

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Barcelona edges ahead as the better destination in March. Barcelona offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Rome sees 10 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Barcelona sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Rome is also comfortable at 15°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Barcelona is the stronger choice in March.

Barcelona reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Rome averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Barcelona receives approximately 41 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Rome sees 75 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Barcelona the drier option by 2 rain days and 34 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.